Do you need Passport at Versailles?
Do you need Passport at Versailles? In order for you to make the most of the Estate of Versailles, the Gardens are open from 8am, the Estate of Trianon from 12pm., the Gallery of Coaches from 12.30pm. The Passport guarantees access to the Estate of Versailles (Palace, Estate of Trianon and their Gardens).
Are purses allowed in Versailles?
Small bags will be admitted, including bags containing drinks. No eating or drinking is permitted inside the Palace or the Grand or Petit Trianon (only in the park and gardens). A Covid-19 Information point has been set up in the South Ministers' Wing to handle all questions.
Can I bring a backpack to Versailles?
No bags larger than the maximum size (55cm x 35cm x 20cm) will be admitted, and all bags must be checked and left at the left luggage desk.
What do I need to know before visiting the Palace of Versailles?
A time ticket must be purchased in advance. Security lines can be long too. We have heard reports of well over an hour at peak times. Your visit to the palace interior takes around an hour and a half and you could easily spend another 2 hours exploring the gardens and summer palaces.
Is 4 hours enough for Versailles?
To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.
Can I see Versailles in half a day?
Within half a day, you will have the opportunity of discovering all the richness of the castle, visiting the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments inside, but also the famous French style gardens. We propose two visits each day, departure from Paris center. The ideal formula to discover Versailles in half a day !
Is it better to visit Versailles in the morning or afternoon?
We suggest arriving right at opening time—if not a little before. If you did not pre-purchase Versailles admissions or a tour, avoid touring the palace in the late morning and afternoon, when crowds are at their peak.
What is the best day of the week to go to Versailles?
One of the top ten most visited sites in France, the Château de Versailles gets its biggest crowds on the weekends and Tuesday mornings (it is closed on Mondays). So aim to visit between Wednesday and Friday. The result? Less waiting and a smoother visit around the palace.
Is 2 hours enough for Versailles?
To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.
How long does it take to look round in Versailles?
You can skip the line for the audio guide at the palace by downloading the free app that houses all of the Versailles related audio guides in 11 different languages. To tour the inside of the palace thoroughly, it takes around 2-3 hours. Allow longer if you want to explore the gardens.
What happens if I arrive late to Versailles?
What may happen if I arrive late for my tour to Versailles? Each reservations done to the Palace by ourselves is for an exact date and hour. It is not possible to make another way. Thousands of visitors are coming to Versailles every days and the administration of the Palace can't accept visitors who are late.
Are the gardens at Versailles free?
Important information: access to the Petit Trianon and to the Queen's Hamlet is through the Grand Trianon only. Access to the gardens is free of charge, except for Fountain Show and Musical Gardens days from April to October.
What time are the fountain shows at Versailles?
Water displays of the Musical Fountains Show on Tuesdays and some public holidays (Friday April 7th, Monday April 10th, Monday May 8th, Monday May 29th and Friday July 14th 2023) : from 10am to 6.45pm*, 5 minutes every 15 minutes.
Are you allowed to take photos in Versailles?
Works on display in the permanent exhibition spaces may be photographed or filmed for private purposes, thus excluding all professional, collective or commercial uses which require the prior written permission of the President of the Establishment.
Is there a dress code for Versailles?
While the Palace of Versailles is open to the public, it is still a Royal Palace and visitors are expected to dress accordingly. This means no sandals, shorts, sleeveless shirts, or hats.